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ZyXEL G-220 v2 User's Guide Table of Contents Copyright ...7 Certifications ...8 ZyXEL Limited Warranty 10 Table of Contents 11 List of Figures ...15 List of Tables ...19 Chapter 1 Getting Started ...21 1.1 About Your G-220 v2 21 1.2 Application Overview 21 1.2.1 Windows Vista Users 21 1.2.2 Station Mode 21 1.2.2.1 Infrastructure 21 1.2.2.2 Ad-Hoc 22 1.2.3 Access Point Mode 23 1.2.4 Changing G-220 v2 Mode 23 1.3 G-220 v2 Hardware...
ZyXEL G-220 v2 User's Guide Table of Contents Copyright ...7 Certifications ...8 ZyXEL Limited Warranty 10 Table of Contents 11 List of Figures ...15 List of Tables ...19 Chapter 1 Getting Started ...21 1.1 About Your G-220 v2 21 1.2 Application Overview 21 1.2.1 Windows Vista Users 21 1.2.2 Station Mode 21 1.2.2.1 Infrastructure 21 1.2.2.2 Ad-Hoc 22 1.2.3 Access Point Mode 23 1.2.4 Changing G-220 v2 Mode 23 1.3 G-220 v2 Hardware...
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ZyXEL G-220 v2 User's Guide 3.2.3 User Authentication and Encryption 37 3.2.3.1 WEP 37 ...OTIST 47 3.4.3 Notes on OTIST 47 Chapter 4 Wireless Station Mode Configuration 49 4.1 Wireless Station Mode Overview 49 4.1.1 ZyXEL Utility Screen Summary 49 4.2 The Link Info Screen 50 4.2.1 Trend Chart 51 4.3 The Site Survey Screen 52 4.3.1... Screen 66 4.6 Security Settings in Windows Vista 69 4.6.1 Using PEAP in Vista 69 4.6.2 Using TLS in Vista 70 Chapter 5 Access Point Mode Configuration 73 5.1 Access Point Mode Introduction 73 5.1.1 ZyXEL Utility Screen Summary 73 5.1.2 Additional Setup ...
ZyXEL G-220 v2 User's Guide 3.2.3 User Authentication and Encryption 37 3.2.3.1 WEP 37 ...OTIST 47 3.4.3 Notes on OTIST 47 Chapter 4 Wireless Station Mode Configuration 49 4.1 Wireless Station Mode Overview 49 4.1.1 ZyXEL Utility Screen Summary 49 4.2 The Link Info Screen 50 4.2.1 Trend Chart 51 4.3 The Site Survey Screen 52 4.3.1... Screen 66 4.6 Security Settings in Windows Vista 69 4.6.1 Using PEAP in Vista 69 4.6.2 Using TLS in Vista 70 Chapter 5 Access Point Mode Configuration 73 5.1 Access Point Mode Introduction 73 5.1.1 ZyXEL Utility Screen Summary 73 5.1.2 Additional Setup ...
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ZyXEL G-220 v2 User's Guide Figure 39 Station Mode: Profile: Security Settings 65 Figure 40 Station Mode: Profile: Confirm New Settings 66 Figure 41 Station Mode: Profile: Activate the Profile 66 Figure 42 Station Mode: Adapter 67 Figure 43 Vista Security: Additional Information Required 69 Figure 44 Vista Security: Enter Credentials 70 Figure 45 Vista Security: Additional...
ZyXEL G-220 v2 User's Guide Figure 39 Station Mode: Profile: Security Settings 65 Figure 40 Station Mode: Profile: Confirm New Settings 66 Figure 41 Station Mode: Profile: Activate the Profile 66 Figure 42 Station Mode: Adapter 67 Figure 43 Vista Security: Additional Information Required 69 Figure 44 Vista Security: Enter Credentials 70 Figure 45 Vista Security: Additional...
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...the ZyXEL utility to turn your G-220 v2. The ZyXEL utility is an IEEE 802.11b/g compliant wireless LAN adapter. Please see Section 4.6 on page 69 for the G-220 v2. 1.2.1 Windows Vista Users At the time of writing these options on Vista •...; Ad-hoc channel and wireless mode settings (Section 4.4.1 on page 62) • Advanced Properties on Adapter screen (Section 4.5 on page 32) • Encryption Settings - 802.1x and WPA/WPA2 - When the G-220 v2 works as a wireless station (wireless client), you can access the Internet or the wired network behind the AP. ZyXEL G-220 v2...
...the ZyXEL utility to turn your G-220 v2. The ZyXEL utility is an IEEE 802.11b/g compliant wireless LAN adapter. Please see Section 4.6 on page 69 for the G-220 v2. 1.2.1 Windows Vista Users At the time of writing these options on Vista •...; Ad-hoc channel and wireless mode settings (Section 4.4.1 on page 62) • Advanced Properties on Adapter screen (Section 4.5 on page 32) • Encryption Settings - 802.1x and WPA/WPA2 - When the G-220 v2 works as a wireless station (wireless client), you can access the Internet or the wired network behind the AP. ZyXEL G-220 v2...
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ZyXEL G-220 v2 User's Guide Note: Only one profile can be activated and used at any wireless clients have connected to your G-220 v2. 32 Chapter 2 Tutorial If you are able to Section 1.2.4 on page 23 and Chapter 5 on Windows Vista. Refer to access the web site, your new profile is successfully configured.... 10If you are using and click Edit. After you install the ZyXEL utility and then insert the G-220 v2, follow the steps below to set up your wireless ...
ZyXEL G-220 v2 User's Guide Note: Only one profile can be activated and used at any wireless clients have connected to your G-220 v2. 32 Chapter 2 Tutorial If you are able to Section 1.2.4 on page 23 and Chapter 5 on Windows Vista. Refer to access the web site, your new profile is successfully configured.... 10If you are using and click Edit. After you install the ZyXEL utility and then insert the G-220 v2, follow the steps below to set up your wireless ...
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... mode and the wireless security is activated. Note: At the time of the selected wireless device. Please see Section 4.6 on Windows Vista. Chapter 4 Wireless Station Mode Configuration 53 denotes that the wireless device is in infrastructure mode but the wireless security is deactivated. Scan... shows whether data encryption is activated (WEP (WEP or 802.1x), WPA, WPA-PSK, WPA2, WPA2-PSK) or inactive (DISABLE). ZyXEL G-220 v2 User's Guide The following table describes the labels in Ad-Hoc mode and the wireless security is activated. Signal This field displays the signal...
... mode and the wireless security is activated. Note: At the time of the selected wireless device. Please see Section 4.6 on Windows Vista. Chapter 4 Wireless Station Mode Configuration 53 denotes that the wireless device is in infrastructure mode but the wireless security is deactivated. Scan... shows whether data encryption is activated (WEP (WEP or 802.1x), WPA, WPA-PSK, WPA2, WPA2-PSK) or inactive (DISABLE). ZyXEL G-220 v2 User's Guide The following table describes the labels in Ad-Hoc mode and the wireless security is activated. Signal This field displays the signal...
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.../WPA2 56 Chapter 4 Wireless Station Mode Configuration Refer to another network. The only difference between the two is less functional on Windows Vista. Click Back to go to the Site Survey screen to select and connect to Section 3.2.3.3 on page 38 for more information. Please...Security Setting: WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK LABEL Encryption Type Pre-Shared Key Back Next Exit DESCRIPTION The encryption mechanisms used for data encryption. ZyXEL G-220 v2 User's Guide The following table describes the labels in this section is that WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK uses a simple common password, instead ...
.../WPA2 56 Chapter 4 Wireless Station Mode Configuration Refer to another network. The only difference between the two is less functional on Windows Vista. Click Back to go to the Site Survey screen to select and connect to Section 3.2.3.3 on page 38 for more information. Please...Security Setting: WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK LABEL Encryption Type Pre-Shared Key Back Next Exit DESCRIPTION The encryption mechanisms used for data encryption. ZyXEL G-220 v2 User's Guide The following table describes the labels in this section is that WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK uses a simple common password, instead ...
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...field is only available when you use depends on the RADIUS server or AP. ZyXEL G-220 v2 User's Guide The following table describes the labels in this field is not available on Windows Vista. Enter the password associated with various authentication methods in the Authentication Type field. ...Refer to Section 3.2.3.3 on page 69 for more information. Enter a user name. The only difference between the two is MS CHAP v2. The PEAP method used...
...field is only available when you use depends on the RADIUS server or AP. ZyXEL G-220 v2 User's Guide The following table describes the labels in this field is not available on Windows Vista. Enter the password associated with various authentication methods in the Authentication Type field. ...Refer to Section 3.2.3.3 on page 69 for more information. Enter a user name. The only difference between the two is MS CHAP v2. The PEAP method used...
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... information. Consult your network administrator for more information. Note: At the time of authentication you or an administrator set up on Windows Vista. Click Browse to a network and obtain the certificate(s) from the drop down list. Note: You must first have a wired connection... the user name above. This is not available on a RADIUS server. Please see Section 4.6 on the RADIUS server or AP. ZyXEL G-220 v2 User's Guide Note: At the time of the authentication server. 58 Chapter 4 Wireless Station Mode Configuration Select an authentication method from a ...
... information. Consult your network administrator for more information. Note: At the time of authentication you or an administrator set up on Windows Vista. Click Browse to a network and obtain the certificate(s) from the drop down list. Note: You must first have a wired connection... the user name above. This is not available on a RADIUS server. Please see Section 4.6 on the RADIUS server or AP. ZyXEL G-220 v2 User's Guide Note: At the time of the authentication server. 58 Chapter 4 Wireless Station Mode Configuration Select an authentication method from a ...
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...is a profile that allows you need to connect to save the wireless network settings in Windows Vista" on page 69 for the specific SSID and joins that you to connect to the G-220 v2 and display the Link Info screen. See Section 4.6 "Security Settings in this screen, or use...to any available network with the pre-defined wireless security settings. If the specified network is a set of the pre-configured network profiles. ZyXEL G-220 v2 User's Guide Table 10 Confirm Save Screen LABEL Back Save Exit DESCRIPTION Click Back to return to a network. Click Exit to discard changes...
...is a profile that allows you need to connect to save the wireless network settings in Windows Vista" on page 69 for the specific SSID and joins that you to connect to the G-220 v2 and display the Link Info screen. See Section 4.6 "Security Settings in this screen, or use...to any available network with the pre-defined wireless security settings. If the specified network is a set of the pre-configured network profiles. ZyXEL G-220 v2 User's Guide Table 10 Confirm Save Screen LABEL Back Save Exit DESCRIPTION Click Back to return to a network. Click Exit to discard changes...
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...to the previous screen without saving. Select an available wireless device in Ad-Hoc mode but the wireless security is not available on Windows Vista. Click Scan to the next step. Whenever you select the Infrastructure network type in the previous screen, a screen displays as the peer...ad-hoc network, you select the Ad-Hoc network type in the previous screen, skip to search for available wireless devices within the transmission range. ZyXEL G-220 v2 User's Guide Table 12 Station Mode: Profile: Add a New Profile (continued) LABEL Network Type Next Exit Scan Info , , or SSID ...
...to the previous screen without saving. Select an available wireless device in Ad-Hoc mode but the wireless security is not available on Windows Vista. Click Scan to the next step. Whenever you select the Infrastructure network type in the previous screen, a screen displays as the peer...ad-hoc network, you select the Ad-Hoc network type in the previous screen, skip to search for available wireless devices within the transmission range. ZyXEL G-220 v2 User's Guide Table 12 Station Mode: Profile: Add a New Profile (continued) LABEL Network Type Next Exit Scan Info , , or SSID ...
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Figure 41 Station Mode: Profile: Activate the Profile 4.5 The Adapter Screen To set the advanced features on Windows Vista. 66 Chapter 4 Wireless Station Mode Configuration ZyXEL G-220 v2 User's Guide Figure 40 Station Mode: Profile: Confirm New Settings • To use that profile the next time it is started. ...time. Note: At the time of writing Transfer Rate, Preamble Types, Power Saving Mode and WMM QoS are not available on the G-220 v2, click the Adapter tab. Note: Once you activate a profile, the ZyXEL utility will use this network profile, click the Activate Now button.
Figure 41 Station Mode: Profile: Activate the Profile 4.5 The Adapter Screen To set the advanced features on Windows Vista. 66 Chapter 4 Wireless Station Mode Configuration ZyXEL G-220 v2 User's Guide Figure 40 Station Mode: Profile: Confirm New Settings • To use that profile the next time it is started. ...time. Note: At the time of writing Transfer Rate, Preamble Types, Power Saving Mode and WMM QoS are not available on the G-220 v2, click the Adapter tab. Note: Once you activate a profile, the ZyXEL utility will use this network profile, click the Activate Now button.
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Figure 42 Station Mode: Adapter ZyXEL G-220 v2 User's Guide The following table describes the labels in order to have the G-220 v2 automatically use short preamble when all support short preamble. Note: At the time of writing this field is not available on Windows Vista. Short preamble increases performance as less time... at up to 11Mbps. If you want to the receiver. Note: The G-220 v2 and the access point or wireless stations MUST use the same preamble mode in this field is not available on Windows Vista. Note: At the time of writing this screen. Table 14 Station Mode: ...
Figure 42 Station Mode: Adapter ZyXEL G-220 v2 User's Guide The following table describes the labels in order to have the G-220 v2 automatically use short preamble when all support short preamble. Note: At the time of writing this field is not available on Windows Vista. Short preamble increases performance as less time... at up to 11Mbps. If you want to the receiver. Note: The G-220 v2 and the access point or wireless stations MUST use the same preamble mode in this field is not available on Windows Vista. Note: At the time of writing this screen. Table 14 Station Mode: ...
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... time of Service) allows you want to enable WMM QoS on the G-220 v2. Select this field is not available on Windows Vista. The PIN will time out. Click Start once you have the ZyXEL AP or wireless router set your G-220 v2 to use the PBC mode you do this option when you to prioritize...
... time of Service) allows you want to enable WMM QoS on the G-220 v2. Select this field is not available on Windows Vista. The PIN will time out. Click Start once you have the ZyXEL AP or wireless router set your G-220 v2 to use the PBC mode you do this option when you to prioritize...
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... other operating systems (other security types are not affected). ZyXEL G-220 v2 User's Guide 4.6 Security Settings in Windows Vista When you use the G-220 v2 in Windows Vista, the procedure for setting up WPA, WPA2 or 802.1x in Vista are the same. See section Section 4.6.1 "Using PEAP in Vista" on page 69 to connect. Chapter 4 Wireless Station Mode...
... other operating systems (other security types are not affected). ZyXEL G-220 v2 User's Guide 4.6 Security Settings in Windows Vista When you use the G-220 v2 in Windows Vista, the procedure for setting up WPA, WPA2 or 802.1x in Vista are the same. See section Section 4.6.1 "Using PEAP in Vista" on page 69 to connect. Chapter 4 Wireless Station Mode...
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... not sure what to enter, contact your username. 70 Chapter 4 Wireless Station Mode Configuration The ZyXEL utility's Link Info screen displays, showing the connection status (see Section 4.4 "The Profile Screen" on page 50). ZyXEL G-220 v2 User's Guide Figure 44 Vista Security: Enter Credentials Note: If you are greyed-out (not available). 3 Click Next. 4 In...
... not sure what to enter, contact your username. 70 Chapter 4 Wireless Station Mode Configuration The ZyXEL utility's Link Info screen displays, showing the connection status (see Section 4.4 "The Profile Screen" on page 50). ZyXEL G-220 v2 User's Guide Figure 44 Vista Security: Enter Credentials Note: If you are greyed-out (not available). 3 Click Next. 4 In...
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Chapter 4 Wireless Station Mode Configuration 71 If the Link Info screen displays an active connection, you have the right certificate, or are not sure which certificate you do not have successfully completed the procedure. The Select Certificate screen disappears and the G-220 v2 tries to connect to the network. The ZyXEL utility's Link Info screen displays, showing the connection status (see Section 4.2 on page 50). Figure 46 Vista Security: Select Certificate ZyXEL G-220 v2 User's Guide Note: If you should use, contact your network administrator. 7 Click OK.
Chapter 4 Wireless Station Mode Configuration 71 If the Link Info screen displays an active connection, you have the right certificate, or are not sure which certificate you do not have successfully completed the procedure. The Select Certificate screen disappears and the G-220 v2 tries to connect to the network. The ZyXEL utility's Link Info screen displays, showing the connection status (see Section 4.2 on page 50). Figure 46 Vista Security: Select Certificate ZyXEL G-220 v2 User's Guide Note: If you should use, contact your network administrator. 7 Click OK.
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...to Section 1.2.4 on Windows Vista. 5.1.1 ZyXEL Utility Screen Summary This section describes the ZyXEL utility screens when the G-220 v2 is not available on page 23). Use this screen to set your G-220 v2 as an access point. Chapter 5 Access Point Mode Configuration 73 ZyXEL G-220 v2 User's Guide CHAPTER 5 ...Access Point Mode Configuration This chapter shows you how to configure your G-220 v2 in access point mode. 5.1 Access Point Mode...
...to Section 1.2.4 on Windows Vista. 5.1.1 ZyXEL Utility Screen Summary This section describes the ZyXEL utility screens when the G-220 v2 is not available on page 23). Use this screen to set your G-220 v2 as an access point. Chapter 5 Access Point Mode Configuration 73 ZyXEL G-220 v2 User's Guide CHAPTER 5 ...Access Point Mode Configuration This chapter shows you how to configure your G-220 v2 in access point mode. 5.1 Access Point Mode...
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ZyXEL G-220 v2 User's Guide Table 24 Product Specifications (continued) Modulation Output Power RX Sensitivity IEEE 802.11g: 54, 48, 36, 24, 18, 12, 9, 6 Mbps (OFDM) IEEE 802.... 802.11b (CCK): 11 Mbps: < -85 dBm SOFTWARE SPECIFICATIONS Device Drivers Security Roaming Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition, Windows ME, Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista 64/128/256-bit WEP WPA/WPA-PSK/WPA2/WPA2-PSK IEEE 802.1x IEEE 802.11b/g compliant 86 Appendix A Product Specifications
ZyXEL G-220 v2 User's Guide Table 24 Product Specifications (continued) Modulation Output Power RX Sensitivity IEEE 802.11g: 54, 48, 36, 24, 18, 12, 9, 6 Mbps (OFDM) IEEE 802.... 802.11b (CCK): 11 Mbps: < -85 dBm SOFTWARE SPECIFICATIONS Device Drivers Security Roaming Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition, Windows ME, Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista 64/128/256-bit WEP WPA/WPA-PSK/WPA2/WPA2-PSK IEEE 802.1x IEEE 802.11b/g compliant 86 Appendix A Product Specifications
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ZyXEL G-220 v2 User's Guide I IEEE 802.1x 38, 57, 69 Infrastructure 21 initialization vector (IV) 106 Interference Statement 8 L link information 50, 74 M MAC Filter 77 MAC Filter ... 3 S safety warnings 6 save power 68, 76 Scan Info 63 security 37, 75, 86 data encryption 37 Security Parameters 108 security setting 76 security settings and Vista 69 Setup Key 45 shared key authentication 38 signal strength 53 site survey 52 scan 53 security settings 53 sleep mode 68 SSID 50, 53...
ZyXEL G-220 v2 User's Guide I IEEE 802.1x 38, 57, 69 Infrastructure 21 initialization vector (IV) 106 Interference Statement 8 L link information 50, 74 M MAC Filter 77 MAC Filter ... 3 S safety warnings 6 save power 68, 76 Scan Info 63 security 37, 75, 86 data encryption 37 Security Parameters 108 security setting 76 security settings and Vista 69 Setup Key 45 shared key authentication 38 signal strength 53 site survey 52 scan 53 security settings 53 sleep mode 68 SSID 50, 53...